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Peter Simon, 54, was charged with two counts of manslaughter and armed robbery, prosecutors said

Many people visit and move to Massachusetts as the Bay State offers a variety of cultures among many tastes. Whether it's checking out a concert at Tanglewood in Lenox, taking a tour of the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, or exploring the many museums that are available across the state, Massachusetts has something for everyone. Plus, Massachusetts is a top state to reside in as we are known as one of the best states to raise a family along with being a sound state for a quality education.

Town embarking on two plans to guide spending, zoning, policies for future. (Dec. 7, 2023) Berlin is embarking on two planning efforts: updating the comprehensive plan, which is being managed by the planning commission, and the strategic plan, which is being managed by Salisbury University’s BEACON. Residents could be confused by these two parallel planning efforts.

Is driving too slow in Massachusetts annoying, or annoying and illegal as well?. I remember buying my first Mustang GT as a 20 year-old, my father warned me, "You're gonna get pulled over in that thing"!. Obviously, he was referring to me driving too fast. Well, in that spring of...

The Wellesley Police Department (WPD) is looking into a fatal crash that happened on Route 9 westbound near Cedar Street on December 6, 2023. A 911 call was received at the WPD's Emergency Communications Center around 7:16 a.m. The police, fire department, and an ambulance were sent to the scene where they found an SUV that had hit a utility pole and a tree.

Massachusetts is a great place to live. Residents and visitors have their choice of city or county life, plenty of restaurants, and of course plenty of shopping. Massachusetts is home to an abundance of independent retailers from book stores, to sports equipment and gift shops. While small and family-owned businesses are a vital part of the state's economy, big box stores have their place in Massachusetts as well.

When one thinks of Massachusetts, I don't believe "stupid" or "dumb" is one of the first things that comes to mind. A friend once told me that life comes down to the capable and the incapable and as rough at that can sound, it's reality. Can you hack it in...

The Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge will have a blue and white glow Wednesday evening in recognition of Pearl Harbor Day. The bridge over Lake Quinsigamond, connecting Worcester and Shrewsbury via Route 9, is occasionally basked in a particular color to recognize an event or group.

The unemployment rate in the state of Massachusetts as of October 2023 is 2.8%, a far cry from 16.9% in April of 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Unemployment claims as of this writing stands at 65,000 in Massachusetts, where the total number of unemployed people sit at 103,000.

Desiree Fortini-Craft did not immediately claim her $25 million prize after she emerged as the recent winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” $50 instant game. She rather opted to go on vacation in Aruba before doing that. But that wasn’t after she scratched her winning ticket and hid it in a secure place before jetting off.

Worcester, December 6, 2023 – At approximately 1:19 PM today, a routine patrol led to a dramatic chase and arrest in Worcester. A local police officer, while patrolling Austin Street, conducted a routine check on a parked Acura. The license plates, however, were registered to a Ford truck, prompting further investigation.

More than 60 law enforcement officers, civilian search team honored after finding missing 5-year-old boy in Oakham.

Dayane Stefane Borges Lemos is heartbroken over the death of her friend, 28-year-old Marlborough resident Kethlen Paula Alves Trindade Da Rocha, who authorities said was killed in her home last week by a man she was dating. On Nov. 29 around 10 a.m., 29-year-old Marlborough resident Marlon Moreira Costa forced...

WORCESTER ‒ John Rovezzi likes to have a cigar on his lunch breaks, usually on the wooden bench by the front entry to Joey's Bar & Grill on Chandler Street, where he helps his brother, the owner of the restaurant, with the morning prep two or three days a week.

If you are someone who enjoys a good steak dinner, Massachusetts has quite a lot of great joints throughout the state that serve up a fantastic steak. Sure, the Bay State is known for having some unbelievably good seafood, but the steakhouses here are far from being any sort of pushover to whatever type of dish you're craving. And now we know just where to find the best steakhouse in Massachusetts.

Winter is officially creeping ever so close in the New England region and everywhere for that matter, but in Massachusetts, we know it's just a matter of time before the snow flurries some of us saw earlier today will start to accumulate to much more. So, while some of us are seeing the white stuff fall, it brings up a good question: What Massachusetts cities and towns get the most snow on a yearly basis?

Police are warning the public after a credit card skimming device was discovered Tuesday at another Massachusetts Market Basket location.

My girlfriend and I are heading out to get our Christmas tree this weekend here in Western Massachusetts and I just was told some tips to ensure they get properly cared for, including sticking them in boiling water. Fake trees are nice and easy and may not be full of...

The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking donations to host a holiday dinner for local homeless and shelter families. This effort, part of the town's holiday charity initiative, aims to offer these families a festive event outside of their usual accommodations, featuring a range of food, music, games, and activities.

• A tourist from Massachusetts was killed by a shark while paddleboarding near a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. • The victim, identified as Lauren Erickson Van Wart, was paddleboarding with a male relative when the attack occurred.